Brush Replacement; Maintenance - Ryobi TS230 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs — with the
exception of the externally accessible brushes — should
be performed by a Ryobi Factory or Authorized Service
Center.

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

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See Figure 34.
Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that
should be periodically checked for wear.
PROCEED AS FOLLOWS WHEN
REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED:
Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing serious injury.
Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly
is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove
brush cap.
Remove brush assembly.
Check for wear. If worn, always replace in pairs. Do
not replace one side without replacing the other.
Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure
curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that
brush moves freely in brush tube.
Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight)
and replace.
Tighten brush cap securely. Do not overtighten.

MAINTENANCE

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Fig. 34